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Inhibition of Angiogenesis and Destruction of Angiogenic Vessels with Extracts of Noni Juice (Morinda Citrifolia)

a technology of extracts of noni juice and angiogenesis, which is applied in the direction of biocide, cardiovascular disorder, drug compositions, etc., can solve the problems that juice appeared to adversely affect the antiangiogenic component(s) in the juice, and achieve the effects of inhibiting angiogenesis, inhibiting angiogenesis, and degrading existing capillary networks

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-12-01
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIV & AGRI & MECHANICAL COLLEGE
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[0014]We have discovered that Noni juice contains one or more components that inhibit angiogenesis and, that are also capable of degrading existing capillary networks. Noni juice, an ethanol precipitate of Noni juice, and a protein-free extract of Noni juice each individually inhibited angiogenesis in an in vitro human angiogenesis model using a human placental vein disc. When growth medium contained Noni juice at least over the range from about 2.5% to about 33% (by volume), angiogenesis was blocked. Noni juice and the ethanol precipitate of Noni juice were each able to destroy a pre-existing angiogenic capillary network, as well as to prevent the development of new vessels. Noni juice was also effective in blocking capillary development in breast cancer tissue. Noni juice, its ethanol precipitate, or its protein-free extract will be effective in treating cancers, as well as non-cancerous diseases that involve an increase in angiogenesis, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, retinopathy of prematurity, neovascular glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and psoriasis. The primary antiangiogenic component is believed to be a carbohydrate with a molecular weight less than about 6000 Daltons. In an initial experiment, in vivo topical application of a Noni juice composition improved lesions associated with psoriasis on a patient. In an initial experiment, oral administration of Noni juice appeared to adversely affect the antiangiogenic component(s) in the juice.

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In an initial experiment, oral administration of Noni juice appeared to adversely affect the antiangiogenic component(s) in the juice.

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[0038]Materials and Methods

[0039]The Human Placental Vein Angiogenesis Model: Discarded human placentas were obtained anonymously with prior approval of an Institutional Review Board. The placental veins were dissected free from the placenta and adventitial tissue. The trimmed vein segment was opened longitudinally to produce a flat film of venous tissue of full thickness. Vein discs (2 mm diameter) were created with a sterile skin punch (Miltex Instrument Company, Inc.; Lake Success, N.Y.). The discs were placed into wells of a standard 96-well plate (Corning Inc., Corning, N.Y.). The vein disc harvest was completed within three hours of delivery to optimize endothelial cell viability. Vein discs from a single placenta were distributed equally among all treatment groups to ensure randomization. Each well was preloaded with a human thrombin solution (0.05 IU in 2.0 μl), and allowed to evaporate to dryness before use. All chemicals were purchased from Sigma Chemical Company (St. Loui...

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[0045]Inhibitory Effects of Noni Juice on Angiogenesis:

[0046]Four separate placentas were used as sources for placental vein discs (PVD) to test the effects of Noni juice on angiogenesis. HPVAM was supplemented with various dilutions of commercial Noni juice to yield four test groups: 33% Noni juice, n=60; 10% Noni, n=120; 5% Noni, n=120; and 2.5% Noni, n=60. The control medium was supplemented with matching concentrations of NaCl (i.e., 33%, 10%, 5%, and 2.5%) to ensure that the observed effects were not due to a difference in concentration of the medium ingredients. Every two days, the medium in each well was replaced, and each well was scored for both initiation of angiogenesis and angiogenic index.

[0047]As shown in FIG. 1a, the initiation of angiogenesis was reduced by all concentrations of Noni juice. However, the effect of 2.5% Noni juice was small as compared to that of 5% and 10% Noni juice. The data for 33% Noni juice were not plotted because these vein discs did not show a...

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[0049]Effects of Noni Juice on Established Capillary Networks

[0050]Placental vein discs were derived from two separate placentas to study the effects of Noni juice on established capillary networks. HPVAM was added to the wells and changed every two days. The PVD were allowed to grow for 6 days, at which time a mean AI=3.5 was reached. At this time, the experimental medium was supplemented with 10% Noni juice. Every two days after the addition of Noni juice, the PVD were scored, and the medium was changed as described in Example 1.

[0051]The number of wells with angiogenic vessels decreased upon addition of 10% Noni following six days of disc growth in standard medium. (FIG. 2a). In addition, both initiation and proliferation, measured as the mean AI, decreased after 10% Noni juice was added. (FIG. 2b). In both FIGS. 2a and 2b, the x-axis represents days following the initiation of the Noni treatment.

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Abstract

Noni juice and a protein-free, alcohol precipitate of Noni juice inhibited angiogenesis in in vitro human angiogenesis models. When growth medium contained Noni juice at least over the range from about 2.5% to about 33% (by volume), angiogenesis was blocked. Moreover, Noni juice and an ethanol precipitate were able to destroy a pre-existing angiogenic response as well as prevent the development of new vessels. Noni juice was effective in inhibiting the growth of angiogenic vessels from breast cancer explants. It will also be effective in treating cancers and non-cancerous diseases whose response includes an increase in angiogenesis, e.g., retinopathy of prematurity, neovascular glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and psoriasis. In an initial experiment, Noni juice was effective in treating lesions associated with psoriasis. The primary antiangiogenic component is believed to be a carbohydrate with a molecular weight less than about 6000 Daltons. In an initial experiment, oral administration of Noni juice appeared to adversely affect the antiangiogenic component(s) in the juice.

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[0001]The benefit of the 31 Aug. 2001 filing date of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 316,529 is claimed under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) in the United States, and is claimed under applicable treaties and conventions in all countries.[0002]The development of this invention was subject to a contract between the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The United States Government has certain rights in this invention.TECHNICAL FIELD[0003]This invention pertains to a method to inhibit angiogenesis in cancerous and non-cancerous diseases by use of Noni juice and its active extracts.BACKGROUND ARTAngiogenesis[0004]In an adult, two types of blood vessels can potentially be found. The normal blood vessel is a resting, quiescent, fully developed vessel. A second form, a proliferating or developing blood vessel, occurs rarely during the normal life cycle (only in early development a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61K36/746A61P35/04A61P35/00A61P9/00A23L1/30A23L2/02C08B37/00
CPCA23L1/3002C08B37/006A61K36/746A23L2/02A23L33/105A61P35/00A61P35/04A61P9/00Y02A50/30
Inventor WOLTERING, EUGENE A.HORNICK, CONRAD A.MYERS, AMY E.
Owner BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIV & AGRI & MECHANICAL COLLEGE
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